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Dan Marino

ABOUTFormer Miami Dolphins quarterback who set 20 all-time passing records in the NFL. He was named NFL MVP in 1984 and was selected to 9 Pro Bowl games during his 17-year NFL career.BEFORE FAMEHe was drafted by the Kansas City Royals Baseball club in the fourth round.TRIVIAHe became the first quarterback to top 5,000 yards in a season in 1984, while also becoming the first quarterback to throw for 40 touchdowns.FAMILY LIFEHe had seven children with his wife, Claire, whom he married in January 1985.ASSOCIATED WITHHis single season touchdown pass record was surpassed by Peyton Manning about two decades later.